Varadhana Raga
1700
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1700
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Varadhana Raga is a 1700 paint by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a woman in a bright orange dress with black dots standing next to a man on horseback. The man wears a yellow outfit and a tall hat with feathers, holding the reins of a white horse. The background is mostly red with a dark blue sky and waves at the top. The woman’s dress has a simple but detailed pattern, while the horse’s tack includes ornate decorations. The scene looks like it’s set outdoors, with bold colors standing out against the plain background. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
A painting in opaque watercolor on paper from 1700 depicts a prince mounting his horse while a lady stands nearby, illustrating the musical mode Varadhana Raga within a Ragamala series.
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